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krispos42

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16. Try to impeach if we take the House

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Tue Aug 28, 2018, 12:30 PM

Aug 2018

Even if we take the House and Senate, a simple majority isn't enough to impeach or remove from office. We're going to need Republican help anyway.

But if we can take the House, we can investigate on OUR terms!

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Try to Impeach? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 OP

Other - Work to ensure the executive branch is neutered ck4829 Aug 2018 #1

Premature maxsolomon Aug 2018 #2

This NCTraveler Aug 2018 #5

This. I think impeachment is too easy for him. He could just resign. octoberlib Aug 2018 #9

Impeachment and CONVICTION is what he deserves, maxsolomon Aug 2018 #14

How could we possibly get 2/3 of the senate njhoneybadger Aug 2018 #3

When it turns out Broidy was lying and it was Trump's aborted fetus. maxsolomon Aug 2018 #15

Force GOP to live with trump is our best tactic, we can stop all his beachbum bob Aug 2018 #4

Good point!! Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #6

This is an excellent point ! octoberlib Aug 2018 #17

For the night people Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #7

And take Pence out of the equation as well! SkyDancer Aug 2018 #8

Whether or not we have the majority has no bearing on whether a president should be impeached. kentuck Aug 2018 #10

100% agree. If we do nothing, we are no better Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #11

Absolutely! kentuck Aug 2018 #12

There is overwhelming evidence of abuse of power now. It's a no brainer to impeach him Johonny Aug 2018 #13

Do we have to have control of House Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #18

Try to impeach if we take the House krispos42 Aug 2018 #16